Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,316 kg
    2,901 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,316kg2,901lb
1,448kg3,192lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
79.5s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
46.8s
Calculated
44.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
980km609mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,492mm59in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.8 s
44.7 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
1,316 kg
2,901 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,448 kg
3,192 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
214 km/h
133 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI8.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
980 km
609 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
214 km/h
133 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
214 km/h
133 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,316 kg
2,901 lb
1,448 kg
3,192 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
980 km
609 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Is 132 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 km (66 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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